Where Bloggers Create

If this is your first time visiting, welcome and thanks for stopping by. To all my fabulous existing readers I hope you can endure seeing my craft workshop just one more time.

I have a deep passion for creating and crafting. Ever since I can remember, I have always appreciated being imaginative and making something out of basically nothing. I enjoy working with all type of mediums as I don’t think there is any one type of creative project that I’m not inspired by. I never know what will be next as I am always up for a challenge of trying to figure out how to make an inspiration or thought come to life. Most of my creations now-a-days are made to transform our fairly new house into our home.

It has been a little over a year since we have moved in and I can finally say that what I envisioned as my dream workshop has finally come to be an actual reality. As much as I love a finished room {with drywall and flooring, fancy furniture and storage units, and decorative crafty wall art} I took another route with this room. It encompasses everything I needed in a workshop {Sewing area, Craft Supplies, Gift Wrapping Station, Paint, Tools and lots of storage} plus if you have ever seen me craft you would understand why I need a durable space where I can do almost anything and not destroy a thing.

I feel so blessed to have a dedicated space of my own that enables me to pursue and share my passions with others. This is where I create…

Frequently used paints and primers as well as spray paints are stored on this old shelf below. The stacked crates to the left hold additional gallon containers of ‘house paint’.I’ve recycled just about any and every shelf and storage unit I could find for this space.I have a little thing for tags…tea stained ones to be exact. The divided sections of an antique soda crate along with canning jars helps keep them organized.To protect and store my fabrics I decided to store them in plastic containers sorted by color. There are separate bins for felt as well as larger fabric remnants and bolts that are kept below in larger containers. Stoneware & Tin moldsI love the use of glass storage jars mainly because you can easily see what’s inside. On the top shelf I have fabric scraps, buttons, and ribbon scraps; below that trimming, spooled ribbon, and twine; and on the bottom shelf embellishments, beads, coffee filters and shredded paper filler. A Piece of Pegboard creates the perfect back drop for one of my crafting tables. Using ‘s’ hooks and plastic bins I was able to create much needed storage for all those tiny tidbits that come along with all types of crafting. Longer peg hooks hold spools of ribbon and scissors for a mini wrapping station. This mini tool storage box is another wonderful option for organizing tiny trinkets and small treasures. The craft table is actually an old 8ft banquet table that I spruced up by stapling fabric to the top. Canning jars make the best inexpensive decorative storage. I use them to hold a lot of things including glitter and mica flakes. I still have a fond place in my heart for good old acrylic paints. For fast and easy finding I dab a tiny bit of paint on the lid and sort them by color. More canning jars… I have always had a problem storing gift wrapping. It usually ends up crinkled and destroyed by the time I get around to using it. My solution was to store it up high and out of the way. A simple ribbon tied around each roll holds the paper in place and prevents unrolling. I have a storage bin underneath the table that holds the gift bags, tissue and boxes within easy reach. Tobacco wooden ladders and extra baskets… Hanging basket trees are another wonderful organizing tool. I have a few that are hung from the rafters. One is the perfect storage for spools of wired ribbon and the other for rusty metal garland and wire. An old wooden cupboard {minus the doors} sitting on top of a wooden hutch top creates sturdy storage for these containers. Old wooden crates are my other go to for storage as shown here holding some terra cotta pots.Modified antique chicken coops create perfect shelving as well. By simply cutting spare boards to size and placing them between the rails I was able to make the most out of the space. Another vertical antique soda crate makes the cutest little cubbies. Being able to easily see and access items helps keep me organized. By writing the name of each of these oils on the lid I am able to pull out what I need without routing through the entire bin.Antique Textile Mill Sewing Bobbins…Using what I have to create purposeful storage… The fabric covered crate is sturdy storage for glass jar candles. Votives are kept together in a metal pail and tapers in a basket below. Repurposing an old wooden drawer for more storage. A toy storage bin is another great catch all for small items. Larger wreaths and frames are hung from the rafters by screwed in bike hooks. The rafters are perfect for hanging large oversized items {one of the perks to an ‘unfinished’ space}. Behind the vintage sled a metal curtain rod suspended from more bike hooks makes perfect storage for baskets {another one holds more wreaths}- up high and out of the way.I am hoping to hook up this chandelier this summer. It fits perfectly over the center table.

More rafter storage use…

More bike hooks suspended from the ceiling help keep these berry garlands in order. Stems and picks were placed in a galvanized tub.Scrap wood and molding… An old gear oil drum for the scrap metal…The biggest best investment has been these tool chests. In my experience if everything has a place I am more apt to put it away and keep it tidy. My grandfather’s old tool chest full of all his goodies. I love this piece.

I was very lucky to inherit my grandmother {in-law’s} wooden sewing table and bench…Love it. I have plans for someday making a skirt for the table. The small bushel basket holds extra thread spools and bobbins. Another 8ft table sits in the center of the room providing a nice solid work area. More canning jars in old rusty wire garden baskets holds odds and ends within arms reach. Wooden stackable storage cubbies sit at the opposite end of the table for additional easy to reach storage. This makes me smile…

This area still needs a little work. We actually don’t have enough room on the tool bench for all the shop tools so we need to work out a plan for more space. The welded metal workbench sits underneath an old piece of scaffolding ~ more high storage utilizing every possible inch of this space.I have plans for this desk as well {it’s still on my to-do}. Right now a piece of wooden bi-fold doors and ‘s’ hooks create a little nook to hang some gardening supplies. Wooden ladders make nice flag hangers as well. Thank you for letting me share my space and special thanks to Karen over at My Desert Cottage for organizing this inspiring event. You can check out over 450 creative spaces by clicking {here}. The bloggers are listed in alphabetical order on the right hand side bar. Go check it out and be inspired by all the eye candy! Enjoy!

Comments

WOW !! fantastic and tidy place…it looks like Aladdin’s cave…It’s creation in all directions…. I love the general tone, the “shaby” side of things and the neatness of your place. Congratulations.. I appreciate your tutorials as well.

Oh Stephanie, what a great space… I may have missed it, but where is this space? Is it a room in your house, garage, shed? You are so organized… the more creative spaces I look at the more I want to go reorganize mine!! LOL!

I find it so inspiring to take a peek into how others organize their craft space. You have an amazing space to be creative in – and so many clever storage ides. I would love to be able to take a in person peek someday. Hope you enjoy your weekend.Diane

Girl, you are organized to a science! I wondered where all of that creative energy you have came into fruition, and now I know! You really have it down, and your space is like a veritable Crafts Store! Michaels has nothing on you, Stephanie! You have it ALL!

That space is GREAT! I would be so inspired every time I ventured in. My crafting space is getting everything off shelves in the garage and trying to find a spot in the house to do it. I envy your space!!!

My idea of heaven is living in your craft room for a few weeks. I have never seen anything like it and yes, you could do just about anything in there…just amazing! I like how organized everything is but the sense is one of homeiness, not just utility. It feels very comfortable and huge at the same time!

We are three months old (in blog time) and are a mother/daughter team. I didn’t set the space cleaned but stop by sometime, if you wish.

Wonderful room to create. I love all the old things you use in new storage ways. I love that it has a homey feeling – very warm. And that you have no problem using every possible inch to store and create.Thanks for sharing the room – stop by and see mine and maybe give me some tips..tammy

Oh be still my beating heart………that just looks like heaven.What a beautiful workspace and I just love how your storage is re-purposed instead of a tailor made fitted workroom with boring white cupboards.It must be such an inspiring place to work.Thank you so much for letting us have a peek.

Thank you for exposing your inspirational storage and work areas to us! I have almost as many things as you, but not the space to organize them so beautifully! My kids want to submit me as a possible candidate for the Hoarder’s Show, but I think when they see what you have done, perhaps they will be more understanding and maybe even help me to find a way to put it all into one organized space so that I can unleash the creative ideas cluttering my mind!

Oh my word Stephanie! I never saw this when I looked at your blog before. That space is amazing! I love how cute it is even though it’s an unfinished basement or something. You are insanely organized and I love it! I’m slowly getting certain things more organized in my office/craft room and I would love to have everything look like this one day! LOVE IT.

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